Sharpenstine Farmstead

The Sharpenstine Farmstead is a historic farmhouse located at 98 East Mill Road near Long Valley in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1992, for its significance in architecture. The 22.4-acre (9.1 ha) farm overlooks the valley formed by the South Branch Raritan River.[3] The house is part of the Stone Houses and Outbuildings in Washington Township Multiple Property Submission (MPS).[4]

Sharpenstine Farmstead
Sharpenstine Farmstead in 2021
Sharpenstine Farmstead is located in Morris County, New Jersey
Sharpenstine Farmstead
Sharpenstine Farmstead is located in New Jersey
Sharpenstine Farmstead
Sharpenstine Farmstead is located in the United States
Sharpenstine Farmstead
Location98 East Mill Road,
Washington Township, New Jersey
Nearest cityLong Valley, New Jersey
Coordinates40°47′11″N 74°45′50″W
Area22.4 acres (9.1 ha)
Architectural styleFederal
MPSStone Houses and Outbuildings in Washington Township
NRHP reference No.92000376[1]
NJRHP No.2266[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 1, 1992
Designated NJRHPMarch 9, 1992

History

In 1749, the property was bought by John Peter Sharpenstine (1746–1826). In 1826, it was inherited by his son David Sharp (1786–1864).[3]

Description

The central part of the farmhouse is a stone building with a gable roof and Federal style. The property has six contributing buildings, including the main house, a stone barn with a gambrel roof and a wagon house.[3]

  • Stone barn and other outbuildings
    Stone barn and other outbuildings
  • Area view of farmstead
    Area view of farmstead

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System – (#92000376)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Morris County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. March 23, 2021. p. 24.
  3. Bertland, Dennis N. (September 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Sharpenstine Farmstead". National Park Service. With accompanying 9 photos
  4. Bertland, Dennis N. (May 1, 1992). "Stone Houses and Outbuildings in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey". National Park Service.
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